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ducks and drakes
noun
Definition of DUCKS AND DRAKES
: the pastime of skimming flat stones or shells along the surface of calm water
— play ducks and drakes with or make ducks and drakes of
: to use recklessly : squander <played ducks and drakes with his money>
Variants of DUCKS AND DRAKES
ducks and drakes or duck and drake
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First Known Use of DUCKS AND DRAKES
1583
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